2012年成人英语考试test2.doc

Part I. Use of English 1 Hello, this is David speaking. Is Michael there? _ 正确答案 解析 A. Hold on. Ill get him. B. No, he isnt. C. Yes, I am David. D. Yes, what do you want? 正确答案：A2 Mary, help yourself to some salad._ 正确答案 解析 A. I dont like salad. B. Sorry, I cant help. C. Thanks, but Ive had enough. D. No, I cant. 正确答案：C3 Are you free tonight, Jenny? How about going to the concert together? _ 正确答案 解析 A. I dont think so. B. Never mind. C. Take it easy. D. Id like to, but I have to drive my mother home tonight. 正确答案：D4 Excuse me, sir. Are you ready to order your meal, please? _ 正确答案 解析 A. Yes, I can. B. Please dont order it. C. Yes, I want a pizza and some soup. D. No, I am not. 正确答案：C5 Mr. Smith, must we hand in our composition next Monday?_ 正确答案 解析 A. Yes, you will. B. Yes, you must. Its the deadline. C. No, you mustnt. D. You can wait. 正确答案：B6 I think the movie is really exciting and touching._ 正确答案 解析 A. So am I. B. So do I. C. Neither do I. D. The same to you. 正确答案：B7 Which one do you prefer, the window seat or the aisle seat?_ 正确答案 解析 A. I prefer a window seat. B. I like neither. C. Both will do. D. I dont know. 正确答案：A8 Have you ever been to the Great Wall in Beijing?_ 正确答案 解析 A. Yes, I am . B. No, I dont. C. No, Ive never been there. D. Certainly, I went there. 正确答案：C9 What is your major, Jack?_ 正确答案 解析 A. I study very hard. B. Im learning course. C. I major English. D. Im majoring in computer science. 正确答案：D10 You look tired. Whats the matter?_ 正确答案 解析 A. It doesnt matter. B. Oh, my head aches badly. C. It is not the matter. D. Dont worry. 正确答案：BPart II. Reading Comprehension Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by five questions. For each question, there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the ONE that you think is the best answer. Passage 1 Versailles is the site of the Palace of Versailles, one of the most storied buildings in the history of France. It was originally built as a hunting chateau by King Louis VIII in 1624. In 1669, King Louis XIV began searching for a grand site where he could conduct the affairs of France and control the government. He settled on the hunting palace and expanded it into the worlds largest palace. In addition, the King hoped to build a governmental center apart from Paris. The palace took 36,000 workers fifty years to build. The palace is spread out over 280 acres and can house 20,000 people! The palace features over 700 rooms and 67 staircases. There are dozens of unique rooms, features, gardens, and halls. One of the most renowned rooms of the Palace of Versailles is the Hall of Mirrors. Recently restored, the Hall of Mirrors is the centerpiece of the dazzling building. Originally added to the palace in 1684, the Hall of Mirrors was built to be a dazzling display of the power and wealth of the French Monarchy. The hall, which measures 73 meters in length features 357 gold-coated stucco mirrors, ornate paintings, crystal chandeliers, marble fixtures, a parquet floor, and ceilings with colorful murals painted by artist Charles Le Brun. The Hall of Mirrors has also played a prominent role in history. Both the proclamation of the German Empire in 1871 after the Franco-Prussian War and the signing of the Treaty of Versailles that formally ended World War One were signed here. 11 When was the Palace of Versailles originally built? 正确答案 解析 A. In 1684. B. In 1624. C. In 1669. D. In 1786. 正确答案：B12 Why did King Louis XIV want a grand palace? 正确答案 解析 A. So he and his queen could retire comfortably. B. As a hunting chateau. C. As a place to conduct his nations business. D. He wanted to impress his wife. 正确答案：C13 Which of the following is NOT true? 正确答案 解析 A. The Hall of Mirrors has been recently restored. B. The Hall of Mirrors is considered the centerpiece of the Palace of Versailles. C. The Hall of Mirrors features a parquet floor. D. Two major treaties were signed in the Hall of Mirrors. 正确答案：D14 Which of the following is not mentioned as a feature of the Hall of Mirrors? 正确答案 解析 A. Bronze moldings. B. Ornate paintings. C. Marble fixtures. D. Crystal chandeliers. 正确答案：A15 Which of the following could be an appropriate title for this passage? 正确答案 解析 A. Louis XIV and the Palace of Versailles. B. The ceilings of the Hall of Mirrors. C. The Amazing Palace of Versailles. D. A History of France. 正确答案：C Passage 2 Gilbert Arenas was born on January 6, 1982 in Tampa, Florida. His father played college football at the University of Miami. In 1984, the pair moved to Los Angeles, California where Gilberts father was an actor in commercials and soap operas. When Gilbert was about 11, he started playing basketball. By the time Gilbert was 14, he was already the best player on Ulysses S. Grant High School in Van Nuys, California. He decided to wear the number 0 because people told him he would get zero playing time. After his sophomore year, Gilbert decided to enter the NBA draft. Many coaches thought that Gilbert was not ready. As a result, he was drafted a disappointing 31st overall by the Golden State Warriors. Gilbert worked hard at Golden State, despite the fact his coach kept him on the bench for much of the season. When he finally got his chance, Gilbert averaged 14 points and 5 assists per game as the Warriors point guard. After a successful individual year for Gilbert, it was time to test the NBAs free-agent market. Much to the disappointment of Warriors fans, Gilbert signed a 6-year, 65 million dollar deal with the Washington Wizards in 2003. Not surprisingly, he became an instant star with the Wizards. Fans loved to watch him race up the court, dish-off passes, and make difficult shots and lay ups. Although the Wizards only won 27 games his first year in Washington, Gilbert led them with 19.6 points per game. Gilbert, along with teammates Larry Hughes and Antawn Jamison, led the Wizards to the NBA playoffs during his second year. The highlight of the decade for the Wizards was their post-season victory against the Chicago Bulls in the NBA playoffs. 16 What did Gilberts father do for a living in California?. 正确答案 解析 A. He was an artist. B. He was a basketball player.C. He was an actor. D. He was a football player. 正确答案：C17 When did Gilbert become the best player on Ulysses S. Grant High School? 正确答案 解析 A. When he was 11. B. In 1984. C. When he was 14 D. As a junior in high school. 正确答案：C18 Why was Gilbert drafted a disappointing 31st overall by the Golden State Warriors? 正确答案 解析 A. Because many coaches thought that he was not ready. B. Because the Golden State Warriors liked him very much. C. Because his family has moved to the Golden State. D. Because his performance is disappointing in the season. 正确答案：A19 Which of the following players did NOT help the Wizards make the playoffs in Gilberts second year? 正确答案 解析 A. Gilbert Arenas. B. Gold State Warriors. C. Antawn Jamison. D. Larry Hughes. 正确答案：B20 Which of the following words best describes Gilbert Arenas as described by the passage? 正确答案 解析 A. Overrated. B. Hard-working. C. Talented. D. Both B and C. 正确答案：D Passage 3 Manners are very important in every country, but the trouble is that different countries have different ideas about what counts as polite behavior. What is good manners in one country may not be appropriate behavior in another. Chinese people may be shocked at what counts as good manners in England. When an Englishman passes a friend in the street he does not always stop to talk. He may just nod, say hello and pass on. If two friends do stop to talk, they do not shake hands. It is only at parties for young people (students, for instance) that a person could go up to someone he does not know and introduce himself. On more formal occasions or at parties run by older people a guest always waits to be introduced to someone he does not know by the host, hostess or another guest who he already knows. At even a formal dinner an Englishman does not wait for a toast before he has a drink. The English reserve toasts for very formal or very special occasions. In these cases the toast will usually be accompanied by a short speech, for example, at a wedding reception or at a party for somebody who is retiring. After a private dinner in someones house an Englishman will only shake hands with the host and hostess if it is a fairly formal occasion, like a business dinner, and he will usually put his coat on and say goodbye as he leaves the house. Luckily, like Chinese people, the English usually excuse foreign students over matters of etiquette. But even so, perhaps the safest advice for the overseas student, no matter what country he is visiting, is to follow the old proverb: when in Rome, do as the Romans do. 21 When an Englishman meets a friend in the street, he may _. 正确答案 解析 A. stop to talk to his friend B. just nod and say “hello” C. shake hands with his friend D. just say goodbye 正确答案：B22 What will a person do when he attends a party run by older people? 正确答案 解析 A. Go up to a stranger and introduce himself. B. Ask his friend to introduce him to others. C. Give a speech in front of others to introduce himself. D. Wait to be introduced by the host / hostess. 正确答案：D23 On which occasion will the English toast? 正确答案 解析 A. A wedding reception. B. A dinner party. C. A speech. D. A meeting. 正确答案：A24 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? 正确答案 解析 A. Different countries have similar ideas about what good manners are. B. Chinese people seem to be more polite than English people. C. An Englishman will shake hands with the host after a private business dinner. D. The English usually cant understand foreign students, impolite behaviors. 正确答案：C25 Which of the following best explains the proverb: when in Rome, do as the Romans do. 正确答案 解析 A. If you go to Rome, you must do things like the Romans. B. When you go to a foreign country, you should learn something about their manners. C. Romans always do the right thing, so you should follow them. D. Manners in Roman are as easy to follow as in other countries. 正确答案：BPart III. Vocabulary and Structure Section A Directions: In this part, there are 15 incomplete sentences. For each sentence, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. 26 We have _ two seats for the 8:30 flight to New York tomorrow. 正确答案 解析 A. bought B. sold C. booked D. ordered 正确答案：C27 Candies and chocolates are treats suitable for festive _ . 正确答案 解析 A. conditions B. occasions C. situations D. events 正确答案：B28 The young couple _ their new life to a railway train on a long unknown track. 正确答案 解析 A. imagined B. figured C. compared D. cheered 正确答案：C29 Some passengers complain that it usually takes so long to _in travel insurance documents. 正确答案 解析 A. finish B. fill C. complete D. write 正确答案：B30 As the _ manager of the company, Alan White should be responsible for all the sales of the department. 正确答案 解析 A. chief B. main C. common D. general 正确答案：D31 Some customers complain that it usually _so long to get refund for the inferior goods they bought. 正确答案 解析 A. takes B. costs C. spends D. spares 正确答案：A32 If the boy had _ the dog alone it wouldnt have bitten him. 正确答案 解析 A. set B. made C. had D. left 正确答案：D33 Jack is good, kind, hard-working and intelligent. _, I cant speak too highlyof him. 正确答案 解析 A. As a result B. By the way C. In any case D. In a word 正确答案：D34 Stressful environments lead to unhealthy behaviors such as poor eating habits, which _ increase the risk of heart disease. 正确答案 解析 A. in turn B. in return C. by chance D. by turnse 正确答案：B35 With more forests being destroyed, huge quantities of good earth _ each year. 正确答案 解析 A. is washing away B. are being washed away C. are washing away D. is being washed away 正确答案：D36 Millions of pounds worth of damage _ by a storm which swept across the north of England last night. 正确答案 解析 A. has been caused B. have been caused C. will be caused D. will have been caused 正确答案：A37 In the past, people used _ that the moon was too far away _ . But now it is possible for man _ there by spaceship. 正确答案 解析 A. to think . not to reach . to get B. to think . to reach . to get C. to thinking . to reach . will get D. thought . to reach . to get to 正确答案：B38 Her son promised _ in the bedroom until the baby stopped _. 正确答案 解析 A. staying . to cry B. to stay . crying C. for staying . to cry D. to stay . to cry 正确答案：B39 Mrs. Smith warned her daughter _ after drinking. 正确答案 解析 A. never to drive B. to never drive C. never driving D. never drive 正确答案：A40 As she is looking forward to _ from me, please remember _ this letter on your way to school. 正确答案 解析 A. hear . post B. be heard . posting C. hearing . to post D. be hearing . to posting 正确答案：CSection B Directions: In this part there are 15 incomplete sentences. For each blank, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Andy loved the idea. Mary Arthur 41 _ it. Kurt Mendez didnt think it was any big deal. Mr. El thought it was a brilliant idea. After all, it was 42 _ idea. Its only fair, Mr. El explained to his new fourth graders as they stood in line waiting for the lunch bell 43 _, that we turn things around. Every year you guys line up in alphabetical order. Alphabetical order to go to lunch, to go to gym, to go home, and so on. This year were using reverse alphabetical order. Mindy Vale put her hand down as Mr. El pointed 44_ her. Ive always had to stand at the back of the line, ever since kindergarten! Now Im near the 45 _. Thank you, thank you! The teacher smiled. 46 _, he called on Christopher Cash, a serious and thoughtful young man. Mr. El, I think you should 47 _ this policy. This is very drastic and unnecessary. This could confuse our fragile young minds! Put a lid on it, Ch